Alex Kane: DUP facing its greatest challenge since it was founded

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13 Nov, 2018 Alex Kane: DUP facing its greatest challenge since it was founded Last year's DUP conference was a reasonably upbeat occasion. The shock of the huge psychological blow of Sinn Fein running them to within one seat and 1,200 votes of being the largest party in the Assembly election (and, let's not forget, it was also the first time that unionists didn't have an overall majority in a local Assembly/Parliament) was offset by a snap general election which left them holding the balance of power at Westminster (as well as recording the largest ever vote for the party). Latest News Brexit: Theresa May on 'kamikaze run' with her plans, says Sammy Wilson Theresa May appears to be on a "kamikaze run" as she battles to keep her flagging Brexit strategy afloat, a senior DUP figure has said. Family left 'completely heartbroken' after motorway tragedy The sister of a young Co Tyrone man who was killed in a tragic incident on the M1 on Saturday night says her family has been left "completely heartbroken". Brexit: NI parties tell EU to stick to demands for permanent backstop The EU has been urged to remain "steadfast" over its guarantees to Northern Ireland by pro-Remain parties. UFO investigation off Irish coast The Irish Aviation Authority is investigating reports of UFOs off the south-west coast of Ireland. Sport Update Northern Ireland: Bobby Burns called up to senior squad Former Glenavon player Bobby Burns has been called up to the Northern Ireland senior squad for the games against the Republic of Ireland and Austria. GALLERY: Glenavon and Linfield drop points in Danske Bank Premiership It was a bad weekend for the top two teams in the Danske Bank Premiership as they both dropped points on Saturday. Martin O'Neill plans talks with James McClean ahead of Northern Ireland clash Martin O'Neill is to speak to winger James McClean amid fears that he could be targeted by Northern Ireland fans over his decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy. And finally... One million lights to illuminate city centre over festive season Lisburn city centre will sparkle over the winter months with the glow of more than one million lights. See all the day's news here

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